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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Escobar, Pulmonologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Steven Escobar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Escobar completed his residency at Naval Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Escobar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Escobar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Escobar’s office at (858) 554-9766.
Where did Dr. Escobar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda
Is Dr. Escobar board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Escobar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Escobar speak?
Dr. Escobar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Escobar typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Escobar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Escobar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Escobar typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Escobar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Escobar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
- Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
- Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
- Lung Scope with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
Does Dr. Escobar accept my insurance?
Dr. Escobar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-9766 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Escobar accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Escobar in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Escobar's office located?
What is Dr. Escobar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Escobar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245226117.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Escobar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Escobar
What is Dr. Steven Escobar's specialty?
Dr. Escobar is a Pulmonologist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Steven Escobar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Escobar is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Steven Escobar accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Steven Escobar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Escobar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Escobar's office at (858) 554-9766 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Escobar?
Please contact Dr. Escobar's office at (858) 554-9766 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Escobar have?
Dr. Steven Escobar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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